STEM Education Grants for Private University

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 110 STEM Education Grants for Private University — 64 open right now, across 20 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $99M. The next application deadline is July 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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110total grants
64open now
20agencies
$5K–$99Mfunding range
Jul 22next deadline
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CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service

Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program welcomes proposals that address…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Jul 21, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $2,500,000
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CLOSING SOON 1 day left Hard to apply

Faculty Early Career Development Program

CAREER:The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.074 ⏰ Jul 22, 2026 💰 from $400,000
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CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award

The NSF Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award (TRAILBLAZER) program supports individual investigators who propose novel research projects with the potential to innovatively and creatively address new areas…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.041 ⏰ Jul 24, 2026
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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program

The primary aim of the Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program is to foster the continuing health of the mathematical sciences research community as a whole. In addition,the…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Aug 4, 2026
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

ROSES25: D.7 Strategic Astrophysics Technology

NOTICE: Amended May 8, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this program element, which was previously TBD. Notices of Intent are requested by June 25,…

🏛 NASA Headquarters 📋 CFDA 43.001 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 19 days left Hard to apply

AI Pathways To The Future

Executive Summary The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Jakarta announces an open competition to implement the AI Pathways to the Future program, a comprehensive initiative designed…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Indonesia 📋 CFDA 19.022 ⏰ Aug 9, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $75,000
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OPEN 21 days left Hard to apply

Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences

The long-range goal of the Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG) program is to strengthen the nation's scientific competitiveness by increasing the number of…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Aug 11, 2026 💰 $400,000 – $600,000
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

EARLY STAGE INNOVATIONS (ESI26)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released the solicitation Early Stage Innovations (ESI), as an appendix to the Research and Technology Mission Directorate…

🏛 NASA Headquarters 📋 CFDA 43.012 ⏰ Aug 13, 2026 💰 up to $750,000
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OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

The National Science FoundationRobert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce)invites innovative proposals that address the critical need for recruiting, preparing, and retaining highly effective elementary and secondary…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Aug 25, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $3,250,000
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OPEN 37 days left Hard to apply

Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics

The Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) Program is an interdisciplinary program in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences that supports the development of innovative…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Aug 27, 2026
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OPEN 49 days left Hard to apply

U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge,…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Sep 8, 2026 💰 $2,000,000 – $3,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many stem education grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 110 stem education grants for private university, of which 64 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 22, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $99M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse stem education grants for private university, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About STEM Education Grants for Private University

The U.S. National Science Foundation funds cutting-edge STEM research and curriculum development at private universities, and 6,449 active grants in this category reflect the agency's commitment to advancing science education. These opportunities span research initiatives, capacity building, and specialized training programs designed to strengthen institutional capabilities and student outcomes.

Most grants here follow a competitive application process, with median awards ranging from $300K to $1.2M. Cost-sharing requirements are minimal at just 2%, making these grants accessible for institutions with limited matching funds. Filtering by support type—particularly "Research" versus "Training"—can help you identify grants aligned with your university's strategic priorities.